🌱 Philly Man Turns Himself In For Murder + 2022 Latino Film Festival

Good day, people of Philadelphia! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Philadelphia Daily.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. A Philadelphia man is being charged with the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend at a gas station. Rafiq Thompson turned himself into police yesterday morning for shooting and killing his girlfriend in King of Prussia. Tamara Cornelius was reportedly shot last week while getting gas for her car by the King of Prussia Mall. Thompson is now being held at Montgomery County Correctional Facility, according to officials. (CBS Philly)
2. The 10th annual Philadelphia Latino Film Festival has narrowed down its selections for 2022. This festival showcases the works of Latino/a/x filmmakers from around the world. The 2022 PHLAFF will take place between May 29 and Jun. 5, and the current list of selections can be found here. (AL DIA News)
3. There was a shootout just before 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at North Front and Cambria streets and one person was reportedly left in critical condition. Police found evidence that at least 24 shots were fired from two separate guns, which hit a corner store and two parked cars. During the investigation, officials say a man with multiple gunshot wounds turned up at a hospital in critical condition. They learned that he became involved in the shootout when he allegedly fired back after being shot at from a vehicle. (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

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Today in Philadelphia:

• Virtual StoryGym, Hosted By The Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy (8:00 PM)
• Jazz Jam With Omar's Hat At World Cafe Live (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Former Philadelphia Police officer Gregory Campbell has been convicted of aggravated assault while driving under the influence. He crashed into a home in 2021 while DUI, injuring two people. (Philadelphia Patch)
• Travel back to the ‘60s with the iconic musical “Hairspray,” which is coming to Philly this May! The Broadway tour cast will be performing in the Kimmel Center on select dates next month. (Daily Local News)
• Planning some family fun over spring break? Come to the Museum of Art from Apr. 14 to 17 to check out the Art Kids Studio and Family Gallery Tours! (Instagram)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.